Sontirat unfazed by five parties leaving ruling coalition

By The Nation

 

 

Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong played down worries about the government’s stability after five small parties left the ruling coalition and formed their own independent opposition. 

 

He said that political matters could be resolved through talks and exchange of opinions, and there was nothing to worry about. 

 

Recently, Mongkolkit Suksintaranon, leader of the Thai Civilized Party, said that five small parties -- Thai Civilized Party, Palung Thai Ruk Thai Party, New Democrat Party, Thai People’s Justice Party, and Thai Teachers for People Party -- who together have five house seats, had decided to leave the ruling coalition and work as an independent opposition.

 

Their decision leaves the government having the support of 246 MPs, the same number as the opposition. However, if the five independent parties join the opposition, their seat numbers will increase to 251, a simple majority in the lower house. There is growing speculation that opposition MPs may table a no-confidence motion against the government of premier Prayut Chan-o-cha, raising worries over the government's survival.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374588

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-08-11

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The beginning of the end for the government?  It won't conceed though it is born of lies and deceit.

555

what a mess

amazing how baht so strong, governance and protests seem have little impact to it .

little chance government going make the term .

Biggest mistake was keeping prayut PM and having general rolex onboard .
With even bigger crazies at top of army another coup could end up even worse mess ????

 

12 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

He said that political matters could be resolved through talks and exchange of opinions, and there was nothing to worry about. 

So, a typical Thai response then.

 

We will talk and talk and talk.

Then everything will be OK.

There are no problems.

Everything is perfect.

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

".......five small parties left the ruling coalition and formed their own independent opposition"

This is what can happen when the PM personally hand picks his ministers based on return favours to those who voted for him to become Prime Minister. Ability to do the job didn't come into it.

He didn't have the courage to face the electorate but instead imposed himself into the Palang Pracharat Party where he knew he would be automatically elected as PM so long as he had the support of Party and some duplicitous Democrats who changed allegiances. Those turncoats were rewarded with Ministries for their support.

It appears now he didn't have the nous to realise this might upset a few others. The house of cards is on the verge of collapse.

 

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

There is growing speculation that opposition MPs may table a no-confidence motion against the government of premier Prayut Chan-o-cha, raising worries over the government's survival.

Edited August 11, 20196 yr by Thaiwrath

33 minutes ago, Cadbury said:

This is what can happen when the PM personally hand picks his ministers based on return favours to those who voted for him to become Prime Minister. Ability to do the job didn't come into it.

He didn't have the courage to face the electorate but instead imposed himself into the Palang Pracharat Party where he knew he would be automatically elected as PM so long as he had the support of Party and some duplicitous Democrats who changed allegiances. Those turncoats were rewarded with Ministries for their support.

It appears now he didn't have the nous to realise this might upset a few others. The house of cards is on the verge of collapse.

 

Let hope it collaps but what your describing about rewarding people with posts that is just Thai style not different from the governments before. You must have been sleeping before because this has happened with practically every government i seen here since i arrived in 2005.

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

Recently, Mongkolkit Suksintaranon, leader of the Thai Civilized Party, said that five small parties -- Thai Civilized Party, Palung Thai Ruk Thai Party, New Democrat Party, Thai People’s Justice Party, and Thai Teachers for People Party -- who together have five house seats, had decided to leave the ruling coalition and work as an independent opposition.

How many of these members got their seats from the EC making up the rules after the election?

So the wheels are falling off,and so quickly,does not bode

too well for the PM.

regards worgeordie

Passing a motion is in one generals thoughts 24/7 but surely not on the table just yet ????

21 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said:

Let's hope you can express the same joy with the outcome!

1 hour ago, Oziex1 said:

The beginning of the end for the government?  It won't conceed though it is born of lies and deceit.

In this instance I would urge the PM to look at the "supply and confidence' model employed by the UK Tories and the DUP. Tories supply the money and the DUP supplies the confidence that allows legislation to pass. The PM must note however that the supply must be constant otherwise the confidence can become fickle. 

 

 

Edited August 11, 20196 yr by jonclark

1 hour ago, Oziex1 said:

The beginning of the end for the government?  

Beginning of the beginning of a new official military only government once again. We are in for the long haul with Prayut. Only thing that will phase him is the day he goes out the door with his feet first, and that will likely take another few decades.

Then a coup happens.... again.

So, a typical Thai response then.
 
We will talk and talk and talk.
Then everything will be OK.
There are no problems.
Everything is perfect.

Exactly! Well put and precise analysis.

This is what can happen when the PM personally hand picks his ministers based on return favours to those who voted for him to become Prime Minister. Ability to do the job didn't come into it.
He didn't have the courage to face the electorate but instead imposed himself into the Palang Pracharat Party where he knew he would be automatically elected as PM so long as he had the support of Party and some duplicitous Democrats who changed allegiances. Those turncoats were rewarded with Ministries for their support.
It appears now he didn't have the nous to realise this might upset a few others. The house of cards is on the verge of collapse.
 

8 minutes ago, LazySlipper said:

Only thing that will phase him is the day he goes out the door with his feet first, and that will likely take another few decades.

No one is promised tomorrow!

No big surprise here !

I wonder how well Prayut is sleeping in the jungle.

 

29 minutes ago, jerojero said:

Then a coup happens.... again.

I bet general AK 47 is drooling at the prospect and eagerly awaiting his turn at the trough. Would be my 4th coup, more regular than the Olympics.

So another coup is not that far out 

53 minutes ago, LazySlipper said:

Beginning of the beginning of a new official military only government once again. We are in for the long haul with Prayut. Only thing that will phase him is the day he goes out the door with his feet first, and that will likely take another few decades.

Monarchy not military

2 hours ago, Oziex1 said:

The beginning of the end for the government?  It won't conceed though it is born of lies and deceit.

I very much doubt he will ever concede. He's not really in charge anyway, well not as a civillian.  Read the new constitution - the Senate (read Army) has to approve any new PM - regardless of them winning an election.

"Unfazed" but requires a change of underwear.

So will the new armored carrier transports get here in time to save the Junta way making them look fashionably in style? Or will they need to use old equipment?

Sounds like instead of forming their own coalition which would be worthless they need to join the opposition and maybe do a little good

3 hours ago, rooster59 said:

raising worries over the government's survival.

What a typo.   He must mean hopes of its demise.  Would think over priced champaign will be flying off the shelves if cha cha was sent home with that smug look on his face.  Most Thais I know can't wait to see him go. 

40 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

What a typo.   He must mean hopes of its demise.  Would think over priced champaign will be flying off the shelves if cha cha was sent home with that smug look on his face.  Most Thais I know can't wait to see him go. 

19 parties coalition with 5 leaving. 14 is not a good omen and sound like “sure die”. Maybe you right. It’s curtains for cha cha and most Thais will be celebrating. 

Give them some freebies and they will toe the line..

Methinks that Energy Minister Sontirat, probably has some very experienced relatives to take these position when the parties leave....no matter about voting!